Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Dwight Truman Baptist
Dec 30, 2020
Dwight Truman Baptist, 96, passed peacefully in the Somerfield Center at The Heritage Brentwood. Dwight was born in Shelby County, Illinois, on August 20, 1924, to the late Ruth Bartlett Baptist and George Truman Baptist. He grew up in Shelbyville, IL with siblings, Elizabeth Lucille Baptist Speck, George Robert "Babe" Baptist, and Beverly Jean Baptist Monical Hays. As a coach...
Pauline Joyce Oliver
Dec 29, 2020
"To know her was to love her" It is with deep sadness to share with you the loss of our mother, Pauline Joyce (Wright) Oliver, who passed away December 29th, 2020, at her daughter's residence. She passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family. Pauline was born January 7th, 1942, the daughter of Dewey and Lola Wright. Pauline is...
Nanetta Kirk
Dec 29, 2020
Nanetta Kirk, age 71, passed away on December 29, 2020, at her residence in Columbia, TN, surrounded by family who loved her. Nanetta was born on May 26, 1949, in Frenchburg, Kentucky, to her late parents Clyde and Elsie Raney Beer. She spent many years serving as the Sales Manager for three newspapers before retiring. Nanetta found the good in...
William Horace Hardison Jr.
Dec 25, 2020
William "Buddy" Horace Hardison, Jr., age 88, passed away on December 25, 2020, in his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family in Columbia, TN. Bill was born February 29, 1932, in Columbia, Tennessee to the late William Horace Hardison, Sr. and Lou Willie "Lynn" Hardison. Bill Hardison has always been the warm and caring person that cared for everyone...
Billie Donald Parr
Dec 25, 2020
Billie Donald (Don) Parr, age 77, of Pulaski, TN, passed away Christmas morning, December 25, 2020. He had been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, for the past several years and was in the final, debilitating stages of the disease. Don was native to Pulaski, TN, and owned multiple businesses in the area. He...
Horace Phillip Boshers
Dec 25, 2020
Horace Phillip Boshers, age 93, of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee passed away on December 25, 2020. Horace was born on June 07, 1927, in Mt. Pleasant, TN to his late parents Ernest and Myrtle Boshers. Horace served our country in the Army during the Korean War. Horace worked as a construction worker and was proud to be a member of the...
William Randolph Young
Dec 23, 2020
William Randolph Young, age 64, passed away on December 23, 2020, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. Bill was born on January 25, 1956, in Manchester, TN to parents James William and Loretta Swann Young. Bill is a proud military man, patriotic to the bone. After 22 years as a Navy Chief Warrant Officer 03, he retired to enjoy...
Luther C Hall
Dec 22, 2020
Luther Charles Hall, age 85, passed away on December 22, 2020. He was born on March 16, 1935, in Lauderdale, Alabama, to his parents, Clayton Hall and Clura Gilchrist Hall. He is survived by his brother, James Hall. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Community Church Cemetery Lauderdale County, Alabama....
Mary Elizabeth Gibson
Dec 20, 2020
Mary "Betty" Elizabeth Cothran Gibson age 86, passed away surrounded by family at her Home in Mt. Pleasant, TN Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born in Maury County, TN to the late Elbert Cothran and Nelsie Carroll. Betty has always been a person with a big heart. To say she was caring is an understatement, and it didn't matter...
Larry Anthony Baker
Dec 18, 2020
Larry Anthony Baker, age 65, passed away on December 18, 2020, in Nashville, TN. Larry was born on May 22, 1955, in Nashville, TN to his late parents Charles and Johnnie Mae Glenn Baker-Sanders. He attended Davidson County Public Schools and graduated from McGavock High School in 1973. Larry confessed his faith at an early age and was encouraged to...
Benjamin Wayne Cox
Dec 18, 2020
Benjamin "Benji" Wayne Cox, age 42, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems in Lawrenceburg, TN. Ben was born December 8, 1978 in Lawrenceburg, TN to Terry Cox and Pearl Luna Murphy. Ben was the type of person who was always busy. Whether that meant pursing one of his many interests or getting to know...
Mr Raymond Lee Dix, Sr
Dec 17, 2020
Raymond Lee Dix, Sr., age 79, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on December 17, 2020, in Minor Hill, TN. Williams Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. You may send the family your sympathy or share your memories at williamsfh.com.
Mary D. Gilliam
Dec 17, 2020
Mary Ann Drane Gilliam, age 94, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, surrounded by family at her home in Mount Pleasant, TN. Mary Ann was born November 6, 1926, in Greensboro, GA to the late Al and Agatha Drane. Mary Ann spent most of her life caring for others. She always had a heart for putting others before herself. Alongside...
Kimberly F. Fitzgerald
Dec 16, 2020
Kimberly Fran Fitzgerald passed away unexpectedly in her lifelong home on Hatcher Lane in Columbia, TN. Born on June 30, 1960, Kim was preceded in death by her beloved mother Frances Peery Fitzgerald and father Clint (Jane) Fitzgerald. Kim was survived by her brother Bobby Joe (Sharon) Fitzgerald, nieces and nephews, Kristie Terry (Michael) Smith, Heath (Brooke Herron) Fitzgerald, Lauren...
William Patrick Carroll
Dec 14, 2020
William Patrick Carroll, age 40, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN. Will was born September 6, 1980 in Nashville, Tennessee to Randy Carroll and Joanne Smith Carroll. Will was a driven person whose drive allowed him to gain a great deal out of this life even though his years were cut short. Though...
Ronald "Gip" Eugene Gibson
Dec 14, 2020
Ronald Gibson, age 72, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Ronnie was born June 10, 1948, in Columbia, TN to the late J.C. Gibson and Jane Marie Hickman Gibson. Ronnie grew up in the Maury County area, and as a young man took a job with Union Carbide, where he finally retired...
Richard Gregory Roach
Dec 11, 2020
Richard Gregory Roach Sr., age 81, passed away on December 11, 2020, at his home surrounded by family in Columbia, TN. Richard was born on July 28, 1939, in Knoxville, TN to his late parents Royal Victor and Peggy Ethel Gregory Roach. At the young age of 17, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in Knoxville, TN. He served...
Diane Adkins
Dec 8, 2020
Diane Adkins, age 61, passed away on December 8, 2020. She was born on November 22, 1959, in Dearborn Michigan to her parents, James William Clark and Patricia Anne Arnett Clark. Diane retired from the Giles County school system after 23 years of service. Diane enjoyed feeling the warmth of the sun. She loved to sunbathe, reading books, gardening, writing,...
Hubert Lavon Garland
Dec 8, 2020
Hubert Lavon Garland, age 82, passed away on December 08, 2020, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health in Lawrenceburg, TN. Hubert was born on January 16, 1938, to his late parents George Leamon and Martha Louisa Cantrell Garland. Hubert was a Self Employed do-er, a jack of all trades. He Was a passionate farmer and mechanic. As many say, Hubert was...
Glen Ernest Cummings, Jr.
Dec 7, 2020
Glen Ernest Cummings, Jr., age 52, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020at his home in Columbia, TN. Glen was born October 7, 1968 in Flint, MI to Glen Cummings, Sr. and Nancy Lyon McKenzie. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. December 10, 2020 at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, TN. Williams Funeral Home...
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